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On Friday, January 22,

2013, the West Oak Lane

Kindergarten staff spon-

sored its fifth successful par-

ent activity of the 2012-2013

school year. As families en-

joyed a Low Tea snack of

iced tea and cookies, stu-

dents performed skits with a

focus on the Reverend Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Inspired by Kindergarten

Paraprofessional Mrs. Scott

who works primarily with

homeroom 113, the entire K

staff embraced the idea of

the Low Tea, and worked

towards Friday’s accom-

plishment.

The Tea highlighted many of

the skills the students con-

tinue to acquire during the

school year. Students

demonstrated their emerging

literacy skills while creating

the activity books and in

their readings dedicated to

Dr. King. Also on display

calendar of parent volunteer

opportunities at WOLCS for

the month of February/

March 2013. Please take a

few moments to review the

calendar and sign up where

you're available.

<http://vols.pt/vWqEVY

Remember that prior to

your first time volunteering,

all individuals must submit

a Parent Volunteer Applica-

tion to the attention of Mrs.

Saintil-Middleton at

<[email protected]>.

were the strengthening social

skills and manners as they

shared the light afternoon

snack.

Over fifty parents attended

the February Tea, the latest

monthly activity sponsored

by the K team, focused on

getting parents and families

more involved in their stu-

dents’ education at

WOLCS. Previous events

have included a Teddy Bear

picnic, a Harvest Feast, and

more.

The donations of food items,

beverages, and paper goods,

is appreciated. Please con-

tinue to sign up to donate

requested items and your

time. You can also access

upcoming volunteer activi-

ties by visiting the online

scheduling program Volun-

teerSpot coordinated with

the Parent Organization -

F.B.I. The link below will

connect you to an online

Week of February 25, 2013 Volume I, Issue 15

Inside this issue:

Kindergarten’s Black

History Month Low Tea

1

Enrollment & Reenrollment 1

“Show Me Some Love”

Assembly 2013

2

From the Nurse’s Desk:

Love Your Heart This

February

3

100th Day of School 2013 3

WOLCS All-Star Game 4

Homeroom Perfect

Attendance

4

Read Across America

Celebration

4

Parents Review of 2013

PSSA

5

Reach for the STARS 5

Matching Gift Programs 5

Summer Engineering

Experience (SEEK)

5

WOLCS School Fees 6

Upcoming Events 6

“The time is always right to do what is right.” -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., activist

West Oak Lane Charter School

PARENT ALER T

10

Days until the PSSA!

Kindergarten celebrates Black History Month

NEW ENROLLMENT

West Oak Lane Charter is accepting applications for new students who will enroll in grades

Kindergarten through 4th in September 2013. Open Enrollment will begin on Monday, February 4,

2013 and end on Friday, March 15, 2013. Information and applications can be obtained in the

main office or on the school web-site.

REENROLLMENT

Reenrollment for current students is scheduled from Monday, February 4 - March 15, 2013.

A re-enrollment application must be submitted for ALL current students.

Families can reenroll in the main office or using the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Stay tuned for additional reenrollment information.

On Thursday, February

14, 2013, people across

the nation observed

Valentine’s Day. Here

at West Oak Lane

Charter School, stu-

dents wore red clothing.

More importantly, stu-

dents in Kindergarten

through 8th grades,

attended our second

annual “Show Me Some

Love” assembly present-

ed by our school’s CEO,

Dr. Debbera Peoples-

Lee.

Students actively par-

ticipated in Dr. Lee’s

message of mutual

respect. They were

attentive and reflected

our STARS school-wide

positive behavior ex-

pectations including

being Safe, Tolerant,

Accountable, Respect-

ful and Sympathetic.

For example, the school

-wide expectations for

being Respectful in-

clude following direc-

tions the first time giv-

en; being a good listen-

er; saying “please and

“thank you;” raising

your hand to speak; not

using obscenities or

cursing; being a good

listener; responding to

staff signals to be quiet;

and not using cell

phones at school.

In reinforcing our

school-wide expecta-

tions, Dr. Lee asked

students to remember

to model respect for

themselves, for each

other and to staff.

An instrumental ver-

sion of Aretha Frank-

lin’s hit song R-E-S-P-

E-C-T played in the

background to echo Dr.

Lee’s sentiments. In

addition, a hip-hop in-

spired video clip created

by young students fur-

ther emphasized the

message. Treats were

provided as students

exited the cafeteria.

Dr. Lee’s “Show Me

Some Love” message is

now being reviewed

each week throughout

our school. Each morn-

ing from 7:55 - 8:15AM,

students gather by

grade in the school’s

cafeteria to review our

school-wide expecta-

tions and recognize each

other for behavioral ac-

complishments. Follow-

ing is the weekly sched-

ule of morning assem-

blies:

Tues.: Grades K & 1

Wed.: Grades 6 - 8

Thurs.: Grades 2 & 3

Fri.: Grades 4 & 5

Parents are asked to

review school expecta-

tions on a regular basis.

Show Me Some Love!

“RESPECT -

You have to give it

to get it.”

- Dr. Peoples-Lee,

WOLCS CEO

PARENT ALERT

Love Your Heart This February February is American Heart

Month. Some health condi-

tions and lifestyle factors can

put people at a higher risk for

developing heart disease. You

can help prevent heart disease

by making healthy choices and

managing any medical condi-

tions you may have.

First, eat a healthy diet.

Choose healthful meals and

snack options; eat plenty of

fresh fruits and vegetables - at

least 5 servings daily; eat foods

low in saturated fat, trans fat,

and cholesterol and high in

fiber; limit salt or sodium in

your diet.

Next, try to maintain a

healthy weight. Being over-

weight or obese can increase

your risk for heart disease. To

determine whether your

weight is in a healthy range,

doctors often calculate a num-

ber called the body mass index

(BMI). If you know your

weight and height, you can

calculate your BMI at CDC's

Assessing Your Weight Web

site.

Remember to exercise regular-

ly. Physical activity can help

you maintain a healthy weight

and lower cholesterol and blood

pressure. The Surgeon General

recommends that adults should

engage in moderate-intensity

exercise for at least 30 minutes

on most days of the week.

Monitor your blood pressure.

High blood pressure often has

no symptoms, so be sure to

have it checked on a regular

basis.

Don't smoke and limit alcohol

use. Have your cholesterol

checked at least once every 5

years. Talk with your doctor

about this simple blood test.

Manage diabetes by monitor

your blood sugar levels close-

ly, and talk with your doctor

about treatment options.

Lastly, take your medicine. If

you're taking medication to

treat high blood pressure,

high cholesterol, or diabetes,

follow your doctor's instruc-

tions carefully. Ask questions

when you don't understand.

On Monday, February 11, 2013, WOLCS Kindergarten classroom 119 celebrated the 100th Day of School.

Classrooms throughout the school conducted age-specific activities to represent “100”!

PARENT ALERT

All-Star Game at WOLCS

PARENT ALERT

This Thursday and Fri-

day, February 20th and

21st, 2013, end-of-season

All-Star games were held

at West Oak Lane Charter

School. These finals game

pitted our student boys

and girls basketball teams

against WOLCS parents

and staff.

On Thursday, in a tough

lost to the “older team,”

the twelve (12) students

on the girls team showed

off the amazing ability

they’ve developed during

their first season, which

began this past December

2012.

The boys team showed

equal prowess against

male staff members this

past Friday.

Crowds were amazed by

the skill and energy of

players on both sides of

the court.

We recognize these

homerooms for having

the most days of

Perfect Attendance

during the week of

2/18 - 2/22/13: Mrs. Ashaba 4-1,

Mrs. Taylor 1-3,

Ms. Keough 3-1,

Ms. Kinder / Mrs. Van-

Patten 8-3

and Ms. Younkers. CONGRATULATIONS!

Above, WOLCS Girls Basketball Team.

do with their young learners.

Today’s reading research

emphasizes that reading in-

formational or nonfiction

books regularly is critical for

all learners. Nonfiction

books present many oppor-

tunities to learn new con-

cepts and vocabulary, as

well as broaden a student’s

view of the world. Be sure to

visit a local library or

“The more that you read, the more

things you will know. The more

you learn, the more places you’ll

go.” ~ Dr. Seuss

On Monday, March 4th, the

WOLCS Literacy Team will

again celebrate Read Across

America Day in ways both fun

and meaningful. This day re-

minds us that reading together

remains one of the most im-

portant things that families can

bookstore so that your child

can choose some nonfiction

books that interest them.

This March 4th, students in

grades K-8 will participate in

“Wacky Dress Day.” We will

also host a Hat Parade for

grades K-3.

"You're never too old, too wacky,

too wild, to pick up a book and

read with a child."

Read Across America Celebration

Left and right, WOLCS

Kindergarten and third grade students were

among those who joined a STARS

luncheon for improved behavior.

GO STARS!

On weekday mornings, WOLCS students can now be

found in the school’s cafeteria reviewing behavioral

expectations and acknowledging

each other for being STARs. Please be sure your child is on time daily and ask him or her

about the new WOLCS STAR cheer.

2013 PSSA Available for Parents’ Review If you are interested in view-

ing samples of PSSA Ques-

tions please visit the Penn-

sylvania Department of Ed-

ucation website or access the

site through at <http://

www.pde.state.pa.us/portal/

server.pt/community/

pennsylva-

nia_system_of_school_assess

ment_%28pssa%29/8757/

resource_materials/507610.>

The link will direct you to a

"Resource Materials" page on

the .

As you scroll down, you will see

"Item and Scoring Sampler Sup-

plement" documents for Math,

Reading, Science, and Writing

samples for the past 7 years,

organized by grade level.

Any of these samples can pro-

vide an accurate look at the

types of questions that the 2013

PSSA may use. Find the test

and grade (under any year) that

you would like to view and open

the document.

We encourage you to stop by

WOLCS to view the actual

PSSA test your child will take

this year. Take advantage of this

opportunity on Monday or Tues-

day, March 4th or 5th, 2013.

Times TBA.

DONATIONS WELCOME!

Family contributions increase the

opportunity for WOLCS students to

have access to summer and after

school programming, including

academics to support retained stu-

dents, tutoring and homework

clubs, test preparation and exciting

extracurricular programs and ac-

tivities. Your donation could go

further with

company match programs!

Find out whether your employer

has a matching gift program

today. You could increase the

value of any contribution that you

make to WOLCS -

at no cost to you!

The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids’ program, (SEEK), is a National Society of Black Engineers’ (NSBE)

solution to the underrepresen-tation of African American students in the Science,

Technology, Engineering, and

Math (STEM) fields.

SEEK offers a FREE, three week program designed to expose African American

children in grades 3-5 to STEM fields. You can access an ap-

plication and more SEEK information by visiting: <https://www.nsbe.org/

seek.aspx>.

PARENT ALERT

WOLCS Chess Club Tuesdays and Thursdays from

4:00 - 5:00PM beginning October 2, 2012

WOLCS Cafeteria

Open Enrollment & Reenrollment

Begins Monday, February 4, 2013

through Friday, March 19, 2013

Read Across America Day Wacky Dress Day Gr. K-8

Hat Parade Gr. K-3 Monday, March 4, 2013

PSSA 3rd Quarter Interims Wednesday, March 6, 2013

FBI Parent Organization Mtg Wednesday, March 6, 2013

6:00 - 7:30PM WOLCS Parent Center

PSSA WRITING March 11-15, 2013

Grades 5 & 8

Open Enrollment Ends Friday, March 15, 2013

Honors Assembly Friday, March 15, 2013

We’re on the web: www.wolcs.org

Upcoming Events

EARLY DISMISSAL Students will not be

released for early dismissal after 2:30PM on Mondays,

Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. On Wednesdays,

students will not be released for early dismissal

after 11:00AM!

PRETZEL DAY Tuesdays & Fridays

are WOLCS Pretzel Day. During the lunch period,

pretzels are available

for purchase for $1.00.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS

Before you can

chaperone a trip or

help in a classroom,

you MUST complete

and submit a

2012-2013 Volunteer

& Visitor Application,

along with picture

ID. Applications are

available in the main

office or on the

school’s website.

Have you updated your

Student Emergency Contact Form for the 2012-2013 school year?

If not, please pick up a Contact Form

in the main office. The information in the

Contact Form allows us to contact you in

cases of emergency, and updates those to

whom we can release your child.

Be sure to fill one out today!

In order to ensure a sound

educational program and

full access to a variety of

resources, WOLCS has

implemented a system of

costs and associated fees.

Your adherence to these

requirements is appreciat-

ed.

Late Fees: WOLCS will

assess parents/guardians a

fee of five dollars for each

15 minutes they are late

picking up their child(ren)

(beginning at 12:15 PM on

Wednesdays and 3:45 PM

on regular dismissal days.)

The fee is payable at the

time of pick -up and must

be received no later than 5

days of the late pick-up.

School records will not be

released until all other fi-

nancial obligations de-

scribed in the Student

Handbook are met.

Book Fees: These fees vary

based on cost of book.

Restitution: Costs vary de-

pending on cost of damage

repair to school property.

Breakfast & Lunch Fees:

Full Breakfast: $5.00 per

week/$1.00 per day; Re-

duced: $1.50 per week/$.30

per day

Full Lunch: $8.50 per week/

$1.70 per day; Reduced:

$2.00 per week/$.40 per day

School reports cards, in-

cluding transcripts for high

school will not be released

and students will not be

permitted to participate in

school activities such as

field trips until all financial

obligations are satisfied.

School Fees

Effective immediately, all visitors (including volunteers) must be prepared to present photo ID at the security desk. School visitors must also sign-in at the security desk once they arrive in the

building, and affix the provided badge/pass to your clothing so that it is visible for the entire time that you are present

in the school building.

Congratulations to the

2nd Report Card Conference

Parent Survey Winners:

Chelita Williams,

mother of Tyrone Billups Jr.

Grade 4 Room 141,

and Christine Glover,

grandmother of Amir Beccles

Grade 6 Room 132.

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